Become an SBFC Ambassador!


Do you love Wilderness? Want to help strengthen ties between the Wildest Place and the communities that surround it? We’re launching our new Ambassador Program in 2026, and we’re looking for energetic, wilderness-loving folks to join us. As an ambassador, you’ll represent SBFC in your community, help at 2–3 events each year (both front country and backcountry!), and bring new ideas and connections to life. In return, you’ll get early access to volunteer trips, invitations to exclusive SBFC gatherings, insider updates, and opportunities to grow as a community outdoor leader. If you’re ready to help open trails, inspire others, and share your love of Wilderness, we’d love to have you on our team.

Who?

  • SBFC ambassadors have passion and enthusiasm for public lands and Wilderness, and want to share those passions with others. 

  • People who want to volunteer to support the SBFC mission in their communities, engage their networks, and help at SBFC events (in town and in the Wilderness)

  • People with time to commit to helping at 2-3 events each year. Both front country and backcountry options will be available. 

  • Someone who is a self-starter and can bring new ideas and connections to life

Benefits

  • First rights to sign up for volunteer trips each season.

  • An invite to the 2X annual SBFC Summit (Friday Evening/Saturday morning portion of in-person board meetings).

  • Inside scoop on the inner workings of and the happenings at SBFC, via 1-2x per year virtual meeting with SBFC Executive Director or other staff.  

  • The opportunity to be an outdoor leader in their community. 

  • SBFC business cards upon request.

  • Potential training opportunities (crosscut saw certification, Wilderness First Aid, Northern Rockies Wilderness Skills Institute) when available

  • An invitation to the annual board work project. 

Location

SBFC is accepting applications from individuals living in communities surrounding the Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness areas. We are seeking ambassadors in cities and rural areas in the following counties: Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis, Idaho, Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, Ada, Elmore, Boise, Valley, Camas, Blaine, Custer, Lemhi, Ravalli, Missoula, Mineral, Beaverhead.

How to Apply

Once you’ve decided to take the plunge, please fill out this short application. Applicants will be contacted by an SBFC staff member or board member within a few days.

Apply

Ambassadors commit to a one-year term and can renew each year thereafter. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Wilderness benefits everyone. The 1964 Wilderness Act was passed “...to secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness” (section 2a). SBFC provides access and equal opportunity to diverse groups of staff, volunteers, and other participants, while continuing to identify and reduce barriers to being involved in our organization and programs. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply